This was an exciting morning in Redwoods National Park. The plan was to head into the forest and away from the beach, but I since I was right there, literally, I decided to detour. No rhyme or reason. 

The fog was thick, which adds so much mood and changes the scene dramatically. A family was returning from their beach stroll and waved me down. They said there was a herd of elk on the beach, just down the way, and if I hurried, I'd see them. 

I headed in that direction and could soon see them. Even with my stronest zoom lens, they were small in the frame. I was able to get close enough before they moseyed off the beach and into the grasslands. Before they did, I was able to capture this moment. 

Tip: Because they are very small in the scene, a bigger size will make for a better viewing experience.